Visual artist Roscoe B. Thicke III reflects on growing up in Liberty City, his start in photography while stationed in Korea, and a lifelong practice documenting family, faith, and neighborhood life. He describes Liberty Square’s redevelopment from single-family units to apartments, the loss of shared outdoor spaces that supported large family gatherings, and concerns about displacement and climate-driven real estate pressure. Thicke frames his art as witness and advocacy, hoping it prompts viewers to look deeper and keep community at the center.